Written by John Lounsbury
This 39 miniute video was made by two young men from Vermont who flew west seven years ago to hike the Pacific Crest Trail which covers 2668 miles from Mexico to Canada. You may have watched a few or many hiking films but this is a premier film for that category as evidenced by more than 2 million YouTube views and many film festival awards.
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From the Pacific Crest Trail Association:
The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a National Scenic Trail. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, travels deep forests, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range. The trail symbolizes everything there is to love – and protect – in the Western United States.
Untold thousands of hikers and equestrians enjoy this international treasure each year. Some only travel a few miles, while others complete every mile in a single season. Tying the trail together is a community of volunteers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Together, we explore, create and support one of the best experiences on Earth.
The following 11 minute video is provided by the Pacific Crest Trail Association:
From Wikipedia:
The Pacific Crest Trail, officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail’s southern terminus is just south of Campo, California by the U.S. border with Mexico, and its northern terminus is on the Canada – US border on the edge of Manning Park in British Columbia; it passes through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,653 mi (4,270 km) long[1] and ranges in elevation from just above sea level at the Oregon – Washington border to 13,153 feet (4,009 m)[3] at Forester Pass in the Sierra Nevada. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks.[7] Its midpoint is near Chester, California (near Mt. Lassen), where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges meet.[8]
It was designated a National Scenic Trail in 1968, although it was not officially completed until 1993.[9] The PCT was conceived by Clinton Churchill Clarke in 1932.[10] It received official status under the National Trails System Act of 1968.
The Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail form what is known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the United States. The Pacific Crest Trail is also part of the 6,875-mile Great Western Loop.
The Ritter Range run down the spine of Ansel Adams Wilderness from Yosemite’s Mount Lyell to the Minarets west of Mammoth. This photograph was taken between Rush Creek and Donahue Pass. I found a big boulder I could stand on, and shot this vertical – the Pacific Crest Trail meandering through the scene. By Steve Dunleavy from Lake Tahoe, NV, United States.
The video was filmed entirely by the two Vermont hikers with no support crew. It is very professional and the quality is best viewed on a large screen. One of them, Colin Arisman, founded the company Wild Confluence Media in 2014. From the company website:
Wild Confluence creates mission driven progressive documentaries & branded content. We are a full service production company that develops films from concept to completion. Our work has been hailed by Outside Magazine, nominated for Vimeo’s “Best of the Year” Award, and can be found touring with numerous festivals, including Telluride Mountain Film, Banff, Wild & Scenic and 5 Point.
Wild Confluence is committed to elevating the planet’s most pressing issues, critical movements, and innovative leaders. We love collaborating with like-minded brands and nonprofits to build campaigns that leverage grassroots engagement from a local to international scale.
The second hiker in the film in Casey Gannon, who also participated in the filming, but is not currently listed as a Wild Confluence associate.
From YouTube:
Awards & 2015 Selection: Maine Outdoor Film Festival: Best Feature Film, Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Mountain Graz Film Festival, Columbia Gorge Film, Festival, Lyons Film Fest, Green Unplugged Online Fest, Portland Eco-film Festival, Back to Nature Film Festival.
Supported by: Granite Gear, Big Agnes, Pacific Crest Trail Association
Don’t forget, this video is spectacular on a large screen. Watch it there if you can.
Source: YouTube
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